Top Naija Music Awards (abbreviated TNMA Awards) is an annual event for emerging recording singers, songwriters, and producers in Nigeria.
| Top Naija Music Awards | |
|---|---|
| Current: 2021 Top Naija Music Awards | |
 | |
| Awarded for | Emerging Raising Star |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Presented by | Top Naija Music |
| First awarded | December 28, 2012 |
| Website | Official website |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | TopNaijaMusic |
| Produced by | Paul Oghoghorie |
| Directed by | Paul Oghoghorie |
History
editThe event is composed of 26 categories. The first edition of the Top Naija Music Awards was held on 28 December 2012[1] at the Blue Pearl Hall, Toyin Street, Ikeja, Lagos State. Its second edition was held on 16 May 2015 at Victoria Island, with host Denrele Edun,[2] as it honors Nigerian emerging stars at the ceremony, and awarded Reekado Banks for Revelation of the Year at the event.[1]
At the seventh edition of the TNMA Awards, one of the winners got a support funds from the organizers.[3]
Ceremonies
edit| # | Date | Venue | Host city | Host |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 28 December 2012 | Blue Pearl Hall, Toyin Street, Ikeja | Lagos | |
| 2nd | 17 May 2014 | DPlace, Victoria Island | Lagos | Denrele Edun, Paul Oghoghorie |
| 3rd | 29 January 2016 | Monty Buffet, Victoria Island | Lagos | |
| 4th | 2 January 2017 | Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island[4] | Lagos | |
| 5th | 3 February 2018 | Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island[5] | Lagos | |
| 6th | 1 June 2019 | Lekki | Lagos | |
| 7th | 22 March 2020 | Virgin Rose Resort, Victoria Island | Lagos | |
| 8th | 9 January 2022 | Lagos |
Award categories
edit- Artiste of the Year
- Best Afro Pop Single
- Best Collaboration with "A" List Artiste
- Best Alternative Single
- Best Collaboration
- Best Song/Sound Recording
- Best Street Single
- Best Gospel Single
- Best Rap Single
- Best DJ
- Best RNB Single
- Best Teen Act (Male)
- Best Teen Act (female)
- Industrious Act
- Best Inspirational Song with a Message
- Best Afro Reggae Single
- EP/Album of the year
- Best Foreign Based Nigerian Artiste
- Best Music Video
- Best Record Label
- Music Video Director
- Artiste With Potential
- Best Commercial Single
- Best Sound Recording / Artiste to Watch
- Best Hip Hop Single
- Artiste With Potential
Past award categories
editNext 2 Stardom Award (2015)
| |||
| Year | Recipient | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Humblesmith | Won | |
| Timeyin | Won | ||
| Doxy | Won | ||
| Meyar Oti | Won | ||
| Sprintzee | Won | ||
Artist of the Year (Male))
| |||
| Year | Recipient | Result | |
| 2018 | Sonorous | Won | |
| 2017 | B-Red | Won | |
| 2016 | Mr Eazi | Won | |
| 2015 | Falz | Won | |
| Kizz Daniel | Nominated | ||
| Adekunle Gold | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | Brain Boi | Won | |
| Korede Bello | Nominated | ||
| Lil Kesh | Nominated | ||
| Tekno | Nominated | ||
Revelation of the Year (2014–15)
| |||
| Year | Recipient | Result | |
| 2015 | Ycee | Won | |
| 2014 | Reekado Banks | Won | |
| Tekno | Nominated | ||
| Lil Kesh | Nominated | ||
Best Music Video
| |||
| Year | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | |
| 2021 | Cactus - Davictim | Won | |
| 2017 | Street - Cixqo Featuring. Pompay, Steven Tones and Yunqblood | Won | |
| Finally - B-Red | Nominated | ||
| Colours - Mars And Barzini | Nominated | ||
| Long Time - Yungzee Onos Featuring. Defizy & Taurushood | Nominated | ||
| Baby O - Jayson | Nominated | ||
| Slamalaikum - Litmus | Nominated | ||
| Don’t Rush - Kayode | Nominated | ||
| Bamijo - Fonzyfwesh | Nominated | ||
| I dey 2much - Vickyqee Featuring. Mike Abdul | Nominated | ||
| Momore - Living World Family [LWF] Featuring. Ola | Nominated | ||
| Ayo Ni - Bjaylawrenz | Nominated | ||
| 2016 | Gbemidebe - Youngluck | Won | |
Best Collaboration
| |||
| Year | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | |
| 2018 | Frankool | Won | |
| 2016 | Muziq (Orin) - Dj Timic Feat. Aiibeekay, Yanky,Aj’Mykel, Raxx, Spectacular & Wytte | Won | |
| Street - Cixqo | Nominated | ||
| Bless My Hustle - Bobby T Featuring. Small Doctor | Nominated | ||
| Ikebe Remix - Kiddo Featuring. Sunny J & Mahrizzi | Nominated | ||
Best Rap Single
| |||
| Year | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | |
| 2018 | King Supremez | Won | |
Best Hip Hop Single
| |||
| Year | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | |
| 2018 | Synapse | Won | |
- Recognition Award
- Best Vocal Artiste (Male)
- Best Vocal Artiste (Female)
- Legendary Award
- Indigenous Act Award
- Pop/Rock Act With Potential Award
- Male Act With Potential Award
- Female Act With Potential Award
- Highlife Act With Potential Award
- Hip Hop Act With Potential Award
- Indigenous Act With Potential Award
- Gospel Music Icon Award
- Most Promising Artiste (Male)
- Most Promising Artiste (Female)
- Best Lyrical Exploration/Lyricist (Male/Female)
- Best Afro Hip Hop Single
- Highlife Act With Potential
- Best Gospel Music Video
- Best Recording with A List Act
- Best Indigenous Single
- Emerging Male Act With Potential
- Emerging Female Act With Potential
- Emerging Gospel Act of the Year
- Recording of the Year
- Best Nigerian International Act
- Best Performing Act
References
edit- ^ a b "Over 20 emerging artistes bag awards at 7th Top Naija Music Awards". Tribune Online. 12 December 2020. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ "Wow Moments With VJ Extraordinaire, Denrele Edun at Top Naija Music Awards 2014". topnaijamusicawards.com. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ "Top Naija Music Awards continues to unleash next generation of superstars". Tribune Online. 20 November 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ "Mr. Eazi, Mayorkun, Sugarboy, Niniola, Tobi Grey, Koker & More Nominated for 2016 Top Naija Music Awards". BellaNaija. 9 December 2016. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ "Nominees For 2017 Top Naija Music Awards Announced". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2 December 2021.